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Cypress Inn Restaurant hood cleaning is vital to keeping the efficiency of your exhaust system high. I would like to talk about the hoods themselves in this article. The hood is designed to do two things:

Act as a fire protection device by removing the grease

Remove smoke and heat from cooking area below

The kitchen exhaust system is designed to pull grease laden smoke up into the hood and to the filters where it is filtered, turned back into grease then emptied into a catch tray. The three basic hood designs are the canopy, the galley and the downdraft. The closer the hood is to the cooking surface, the more efficient it is.

The most common type of hoods seen in restaurants today are canopy style. They are a simple design, do a good job and are easy to maintain. Restaurant hood cleaning is normally a simple task with these hoods. Just make sure that your hood cleaning company is cleaning the entire exhaust system and not the hood only.

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Restaurant Hood Cleaning

As a restaurant owner or manager this is one of the cleaning services that you do not want to skimp on. Neglecting this service can cost you not only your hard earned money, but your restaurant entirely!

What service am I talking about? --Kitchen hood exhaust cleaning-- Having your kitchen hood system properly cleaned and serviced according to the NFPA #96 standards is essential for

* Maintaining proper airflow in your kitchen* Keeping the fire marshal off your back* Staying compliant with local fire codes* Providing a safe working and dining environment for your employees and patrons.* Reducing the possibility of a devastating fire spreading through duct work and onto the roof.

It will save you money in the long run. It will save you headaches from hassling with fire marshals, health inspectors and insurance companies. Check their work after they have cleaned, or ask for pictures to hold them accountable. Restaurant fires are serious business, and they are a very real threat if your kitchen exhaust system has not been cleaned properly.

The Importance of Involving a Professional Consultant When it Comes to Purchasing Used Kitchen Hoods

New or expanding restaurants don't always have an unlimited amount of money at their disposal, so it makes sense that many owners and managers look for ways to save a buck when they can.

There are lots of opportunities to purchase used restaurant equipment. However, when it comes to purchasing used kitchen hoods and fire protection equipment, it's best to involve a professional consultant.

Fire safety codes change and older equipment and parts don't always meet the new codes. Also, older hoods often aren't UL listed, while many new hoods are. Equipment that is UL listed has had its electrical components tested for potential hazards by the Underwriters Laboratory, an independent testing organization.

Installing plumbing and electrical in a way that doesn't impede ongoing maintenance, cleaning and repairs makes it easier to do an effective job and it saves the customer money because the job can be done more quickly.

People are looking for ways to save money and run the kitchen efficiently and all of this can be done in the design phase.